05-01-2021, 08:08 AM
Great information, thank you. Servicing those hoses and clamps are excellent ideas and I think Leo would be very willing to do that while he has such good access. Fortunately the turbos on ours were replaced in 2017 and warranted for 4 years by CAT but since the four years is up this year adding a couple clamps could be good insurance. Looking at that rear cap and the radiator access door if there's a bumper there it's well hidden. I hope Newell can give Leo the information he needs to easily remove that big radiator. From the looks of it the support bolts are very close to the cap in the rear and getting wrenches on there will be an interesting process. I'm sure Leo will be giving me a call first of the week with a progress report. I'll keep yu'all posted.
You may be asking yourself why were the turbos replaced? NASCAR drivers owned it for a short time and put a separate boost gauge on it. The head needed rebuilding as well and that boost gauge knob is verboten. Fortunately CAT does build a good motor. The lower end was not damaged fortunately.
You may be asking yourself why were the turbos replaced? NASCAR drivers owned it for a short time and put a separate boost gauge on it. The head needed rebuilding as well and that boost gauge knob is verboten. Fortunately CAT does build a good motor. The lower end was not damaged fortunately.
Sandy and Bob McBratney
Previous owners of 2007 Newell #1202 "Boomer"